Leonardo. the Complete Drawings - (Bibliotheca Universalis) by Frank Zöllner & Johannes Nathan (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius.
- Author(s): Frank Zöllner & Johannes Nathan
- 768 Pages
- Art, Individual Artists
- Series Name: Bibliotheca Universalis
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About the Book
From anatomical studies to architectural plans, complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits: discover the delicate finesse of one of the most talented minds, and hands, in history. This Bibliotheca Universalis edition presents more than 600 of Leonardo da Vinci's masterful drawings.Book Synopsis
One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci remains the quintessential Renaissance genius. Creator of the world's most famous paintings, this scientist, artist, philosopher, inventor, builder, and mechanic epitomized the great flowering of human consciousness that marks his era.
As part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, Leonardo da Vinci - The Graphic Work features top-quality reproductions of 663 of Leonardo's drawings, more than half of which reside in the Royal Collection of Windsor Castle. From anatomical studies to architectural plans, from complex engineering designs to pudgy infant portraits, delve in and delight in the delicate finesse of one of the most talented minds, and hands, in history.
Review Quotes
"Fantastic... a 'home museum' of a kind that does not exist for many other artists. Even the smallest drawing is reproduced in outstanding quality..."-- "art"
